New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is one of the most well-respected players in MLB. Widely viewed as the best hitter of his generation and a three-time American League MVP, Judge has earned admiration not only for his production but for the way he carries himself.
Earlier this spring, he captained Team USA at the World Baseball Classic and received praise from teammates across the roster.
That camaraderie extends well beyond the Yankees clubhouse. On Tuesday, Judge publicly supported Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell, who announced the launch of his new company, Zilla Breaks, along with details for its first live stream.
The two All-Stars play on opposite coasts, represent two of baseball’s biggest markets and even share postseason history, as the Dodgers were the team that denied Judge his first World Series title in 2024, though Snell was not yet with Los Angeles.
Still, Judge has always been known as a supportive presence on and off the field. When Snell announced his new venture, Judge was one of the first players to show encouragement, commenting, “About time!! ”
Zilla Breaks is a live sports-card breaking platform founded by Snell, featuring baseball and basketball card breaks streamed online by himself and the company’s members. Fans watching the live sessions can purchase specific cards and memorabilia during the event, creating a community-driven collecting experience.
It is unclear whether Judge himself collects cards, but his support was a simple gesture of respect between two players. Their 2026 seasons, however, have looked very different.
Snell has yet to pitch for the Dodgers due to left shoulder inflammation and is currently on a rehab assignment, expected to return sometime in May.
Judge, meanwhile, has been dominant. Through 35 appearances, the 34-year-old right-handed slugger owns a .272 batting average, .409 on-base percentage, 1.057 OPS and 14 home runs, tied for the MLB lead.
Both the Dodgers and Yankees sit on top in their respective divisions, and the next time the two clubs meet will be in July for a three-game series at Yankee Stadium, where Judge and Snell could share the field once again.
